Casa Maritimo was designed by the creative team at Seferin Arquitetura… and was built as part of a regional architecture event that took place in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Entitled Casa&Cia Praia 2012, the event involved the building of various beach homes, by several architects. Casa Maritimo features large windows and terraces opening up towards the garden and beach
By Lavinia
Two floors were sufficient to encompass the necessary living spaces for Casa Del Pico in Spain. Created by Madrid-based studio ÁBATON…, the 3,143 square foot home rests on a sloped granite terrain, which became the inspiration for the two-floor residential project cladded with colored mortar render. Materials used to build the house include honed limestone floors, white plastered walls,
By Ada Teicu
Floating on an urban lot and slightly sloping on one side to shape and underground garage, House THE in Luxembourg rises from n-lab architects…‘ vision and adorns the street with its volumetric architecture. Overhangs formed out of different sized volumes and some partly covered with privacy-protecting timber slats, blinds and curtains compose a vivid symphony of playful volumes fashionably
By Ada Teicu
Casa CKN was designed by Giuliano Montero Architects and is located in Playa de Atlântida, Xangri-lá, Brazil. Spread over a total surface of 422,08 square meters, on a lot of 540 square meters, the imposing summer house was especially built for the entertainment of the residents and their guests. Defined by uneven volumes, brick and red roof tiles, the exterior…
By Lavinia
Part of an exclusive mountain neighborhood in Whistler, Canada, the residence belonging to a London-based client was inspired by its surroundings and received a simple name hinting to its location – Whistler Residence. Battersby Howat Architects… completed this residential project taking into account the client’s affinity for typical Whistler chalets, but upgrading the architecture to a modern standard. As the
By Ada Teicu
Norway based Gudmundur Jonsson Arkitektkontor… designed the project entitled Cabin GJ-9 and consisting of a contemporary small home prototype, easily adaptable to a variety of settings. Especially developed for mass distribution, the concept of Cabin GJ-9 is highly practical and versatile. Located in Bjergøy, Norway, the cabin below displays an inspiring exterior defined by wood, glass and stone, camouflaged in
By Lavinia
“People bring design to life” is the slogan used by IKEA to promote Milan Design Week 2012. Graffiti and street art enthusiasts will surely recognize the Banksy and Obey… inspired stenciled-posters over its ads. Found all over the subway stations in Milan, the black and white additions do a great job in complimenting the colorful IKEA posters and transforming them
By Lavinia
Located in the coastal suburb of Sydney – Dover Heights – the three story residence known as Mormanis House defines its location on a sloping terrain overlooking the city’s skyline and the harbor below. Playing with white and grey details on the front facade and adding glass in the back side, the architects constructed a modern dream home with a…
By Ada Teicu
Named after the Latin word for ” free time” – Otio – this residence was built for a catholic priest. At first glance, the stone wall and saddle roof look simple and graceful, but a walk around the property reveals an atrium shaped out of the stone wall and leading to the interiors through a glazed wall. Here, built-in furniture,…
By Ada Teicu
Project FJ House was designed by São Paulo-based studio Guilherme Torres… and is located in São Paulo, Brazil. The 1,453 square foot modern apartment was especially developed for a single owner, combining a business life with that of a DJ. Here is more from the official project description: “The kitchen, integrated to the living room, occupies the area that was
By Lavinia
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